Tuesday, December 7, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Bird migration is a mysterious and amazing process. Join the Nature Center for this presentation to learn more about birds that migrate, including the birds who come to Connecticut for the winter! For interested participants, you may also attend one of our December Wednesday birding programs for free.…
Learn how to use Melt & Pour Soap Base to create personalized and holistic soaps for gifts, to accent guest bathrooms, and to enjoy for personal use. Enjoy tips and tricks from a Naturopathic soap supplier to spark your own creativity using holistic ingredients with health benefits like essential oils, herbs, and flowers. Kits will…
Holiday Market on the Farm featuring handmade crafts and art supporting local artisans. Illuminated Ginger Bread House! Come on out to the Stone Acres Farm! The Holiday Market features handmade crafts and artwork supporting local artisans and farms in the area! Come see the Fully-Illuminated Ginger Bread House! You can shop the FarmStand and find…
Lantern Light Village is an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to exemplify the differences between the modern and 19th century holiday seasons. Take a journey through time as you seamlessly transition between the holidays you experience today and the holidays of the past. The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World is here in…
On December 10th, experience the magic of the holiday season at the Olde Mistick Village. Come stroll through walkways brilliantly lit by thousands of luminaries. With live entertainment and complimentary treats in the Meeting House, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
Interested in learning how to control garden pests without using chemical pesticides? In this online class offered through Zoom, you will learn organic approaches to pest control that promote a thriving and successful garden. We will cover common insect pests of the Northeast and how to prevent and recover from outbreaks using natural methods. This…
About the Book Ethan is a young raindrop living a very content life floating in a cloud with his brothers and sisters. But a trip over the big blue ocean brings a huge event that changes his life forever. Alerted by his brother that they are needed on the ground, young Ethan is afraid of…
Lantern Light Village is an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to exemplify the differences between the modern and 19th century holiday seasons. Take a journey through time as you seamlessly transition between the holidays you experience today and the holidays of the past. The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World is here in…
Come experience the wonder of a winter walk in the woods at the Nature Center, lit by the soft glow of over 500 luminaria. Enjoy a self guided walk through woods, and warming up by a festive campfire with hot apple cider or hot cocoa, sure to make your evening complete. This program is suited…
James Beard award-winning mixologist, Dale DeGroff, author of The New Craft of the Cocktail will be at KITCH (in Olde Mistick Village) on Sunday, December 12th from Noon until 2pm to sign books and share advice on how to make the best holiday cocktails.
This "sure to impress" holiday stocking is a great beginner sewing project. Each one is totally unique to the maker. Create a handmade decoration for the holidays. In this class at Spark Makerspace 7 Union Street New London CT, our sewing teacher Sherri will guide you step by step as you create a simple quilted…
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Caregivers can bring their loved one with dementia and Mind Matters staff will watch them while you attend the session. This is a free service! Please call to let us know you will attend. Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Caregivers can bring their loved one with dementia and Mind Matters staff will watch them while you attend the session. This is a free service! Please call to let us know you will attend. Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Lantern Light Village is an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to exemplify the differences between the modern and 19th century holiday seasons. Take a journey through time as you seamlessly transition between the holidays you experience today and the holidays of the past. The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World is here in…
Celebrate the Holidays: Big/Little Holiday Party at Hilton Mystic. Perfect for small companies that want a big holiday party experience! Big-Little Holiday Party at Hilton Mystic. Celebrate the Holidays this year with your team! DJ Entertainment, Dancing, Dinner Stations, Dessert! We've done all the work for you - booked the DJ, selected the date, created…
In this class geared towards preschool children, ages 2 to 5, with special needs, and a caregiver, we will explore nature every month. Activities, circle time, animals and lots of time outside give the students and caregivers plenty of time to socialize and enjoy the outdoor world! Masks are required for adults and encouraged for…
Ages 2 to 5, with special needs, and a caregiver In this class geared towards preschool children with special needs and a caregiver, children explore nature every month. Activities, circle time, animals and lots of time outside give the students and caregivers plenty of time to socialize and enjoy the outdoor world! Masks are required…
80% of the worlds landfills are textiles. Come and piece together scraps from our stash and do just a little to save Mother Earth. Make a set of pot holders for yourself or a very nice gift. At Spark Makerspace, 7 Union Street New London CT, your teacher Melin will teach you how to create…
Lantern Light Village is an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to exemplify the differences between the modern and 19th century holiday seasons. Take a journey through time as you seamlessly transition between the holidays you experience today and the holidays of the past. The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World is here in…
Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 5 to 12, spend the evening at the Nature Center. We will enjoy games, activities, meeting live animals and a night hike. We’ll have pizza for dinner and round out the evening with s’mores around the campfire. Please be dressed for the…
Spend the morning at Coogan Farm in the J.X. Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After making art, spend time hiking the trails to enjoy the beauty of…
The annual Community Carol Sing will be held on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Mystic Seaport Museum visitors will be admitted free of charge on this day from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. As in the past, donation of non-perishable food will be collected as well as monetary donations in lieu of admission. The donated food…
Lantern Light Village is an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to exemplify the differences between the modern and 19th century holiday seasons. Take a journey through time as you seamlessly transition between the holidays you experience today and the holidays of the past. The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World is here in…
Join us for a free program of holiday music in our partnership with the Mystic River Chorale upstairs in the Spicer Reading Room. The Chorale will perform a short program of jazz and traditional a capella beloved carols in celebration of their renewed community outreach this season. The a capella program will last 45 minutes,…
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Tuesday, December 21 4:30 - 5:30 pm Families 5:30 - 6:30 pm Adults only Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a quiet walk, a roaring fire, a warm drink and a chance to send your wishes into the air. Please bring a flashlight. Meets at DPNC. Members: $4.25 per person, Nonmembers: $5 per…
Lantern Light Village is an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to exemplify the differences between the modern and 19th century holiday seasons. Take a journey through time as you seamlessly transition between the holidays you experience today and the holidays of the past. The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World is here in…
Join the Nature Center as we explore Coogan Farm looking for resident and migrating songbirds and raptors. This program is great for birders of all skill levels, and is suited for adults. Meets at Coogan Farm. Preregistration is required. Masks are optional. Members: $17, Nonmembers: $20
Lantern Light Village is an outdoor, free-roaming experience designed to exemplify the differences between the modern and 19th century holiday seasons. Take a journey through time as you seamlessly transition between the holidays you experience today and the holidays of the past. The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World is here in…
Join us for a conversation with local columnist and author Steven Slosberg about his newest book, Columnist: 45 Years of Having a Say. We will gather upstairs in the Spicer Reading Room in front of the fireplace. About the Book: "Slosberg quickly made a name for himself for literary and perceptive work... Slosberg's name became…
Looking for ways to be creative for free? Come join us once a month to brainstorm and create new fashion from old garments, extend the life of your clothes with mending and enhancements, and help the environment by keeping textiles out of the landfill. All ages welcome. No sewing skills necessary. Finish an existing project…
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Take a midweek break and join the Nature Center to enjoy a hike to take in the crisp winter air and beautiful views of the Mystic River. With a DPNC educator as our guide, learn more about the history of the Peace Sanctuary as we hike the trails making winter discoveries. Meet at the bottom…
The presents are unwrapped, and the kids are home for a week! At Mystic Seaport, your whole family (and neighborhood) can enjoy special holiday tours and programming. Come join us for festive games, crafts and more! All events included with Museum admission.
Get your family out of the house and enjoy time outdoors with the Nature Center. Join us as we hike Coogan Farm, exploring the Gallup Orchard, fields, cedar woods and every kid’s favorite location, the Stillman Foundation! Members and Nonmembers: FREE, funded through a grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
The presents are unwrapped, and the kids are home for a week! At Mystic Seaport, your whole family (and neighborhood) can enjoy special holiday tours and programming. Come join us for festive games, crafts and more! All events included with Museum admission.
